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Jotham's Journey Day Eighteen

Dec 17, 2025

This evening's journey invites us into a beautiful intersection of divine providence and human connection. As we follow young Jotham traveling with the caravan of Persian astrologers, we discover something profound: God's invitation to worship Jesus transcends all boundaries. The Magi in Matthew 2:1-2 weren't Jewish, they weren't from Jerusalem, and they didn't grow up knowing the prophecies—yet God placed a star in the sky specifically for them. This reminds us that Jesus came for all people, regardless of background, culture, or spiritual starting point. We see this truth beautifully illustrated when Jotham unknowingly points out the very star the wise men had been searching for. Sometimes we carry answers without realizing it, and God uses our simple acts of looking upward to guide others toward Christ. The story challenges us to examine our own hearts: Are we holding grudges? Do we dismiss people who are different from us? The closing prayer offers a powerful Christmas gift idea—a list of those we've judged or avoided, offered to Jesus with a promise to love them as He does. This Advent season, we're reminded that every day is a gift, every encounter is purposeful, and God's love is meant to flow through us to everyone we meet.